Taming Master

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Celia's propulsion was great.

As soon as they decided to dispatch the Knights to the Perforated Plateau, an expedition was formed that led them to Greece.

Ian joins the group and starts moving.

What, you're gonna start off like a real lightning bolt roasting beans? ’

At least a day later, Ian thought the expedition would begin.

‘Cause it's a game? It's refreshing, but I'm glad it's going so fast... ’

I was a little worried about joining the party without any preparation.

It was strange not to worry, since they had never been targeted where they were headed now, almost at the highest known level of hunting ground.

Even with the Imperial Knights, we don't know the dangers.

‘But you have fewer men than I thought. ’

The size of the expedition was not that big.

But Ian had to sweat cold from their information.

"The lowest level of the Guard is 150..." ’

Some of the higher-level knights saw monsters over 170 levels.

So, what level is Helheim? ’

It was Ian who suddenly wondered about the information of Helheim that was hidden from the public.

Is it over 200 levels? ’

While Ian was thinking about it, the expedition continued to move and arrived on the outskirts of the barren wasteland shortly after.

The location of the barren wasteland lies between the Ruspel and the Kaimon empires.

It is quite far from the capital, Muran.

However, it took less than an hour for the expedition to reach the wasteland, because the Imperial Grand Wizards immediately teleported to a village just outside the empire.

“This place is barren. ”

In Ian's words, Helheim nods and answers.

“I see. The time has come for monsters to emerge. Prepare yourself." ”

Helheim's attitude toward Ian has also changed slightly favorably.

Ian thought it was a good thing.

‘Otherwise he would have suffocated before arriving at the perforated plateau…. ’

Ian prepares for battle by summoning the summoners one by one.

Now that Ian's level is three orders of magnitude, even monsters over 130 levels would be able to build up a little strength in battle.

And there were those who were after him.

‘I heard that NPCs who fight together during quests are considered a party.... ’

While hunting powerful Imperial Knights and ultra-high-level monsters in the barren wasteland, the experience gained will be quite lucrative.

Ian stares at Harley, who follows him around in a panic.

‘This one has reached 100 potential.... ’

While you couldn't hunt while questing in the Forest of Love, your training skills worked hard to unlock Harley's potential of 100.

Are all summoners now at 100? ’

Ian carefully examines the Summoners' information one by one.

And according to Ian's memory, every one of them had 100 potential.

‘It's time for you to use your skills once in a long time... ’

I didn't feel the need to use the skill grant because I had a good unique skill for every summon I had so far.

It was because a summoner with a decent skill used a skill grant and was spoiled when a useless skill appeared.

But if you don't use a skill grant even though you've reached full potential of 100, that's a waste.

‘Let's give someone a skill... ’

After a moment of deliberation, Ian finally decided to use the skill grant on Lai.

‘The breath of the Abyss Hole or Lava of Lake is too much of a skill right now... so much skin enlargement is still doing a great job...' ’

Nevertheless, it was also vague to use a skill grant on Harley.

Catching the Desolate Monster soon, I didn't know how quickly it would level up, but I couldn't reduce its potential to 100.

Ian called Lai.

“Lai, come here. ”

Grrr.

As Lai approaches, Ian puts his hands on Lai's head.

Though I was a little worried until the end, it seemed most reasonable to give Rye the skill now.

"Mine Explosion skills are fine... but you better hope for something better." ’

Ian made up his mind and activated his skill without hesitation.

“Skill Granted!”

And a white light seeped into Lai's body.

[You used the ‘Summoning Skill' on Rai.]

[Consume 20 'Rai’ potential.]

[Summoned ‘Lai’ has a 'Light Bombardment’ skill.]

[Summoner ‘Lai’ gains‘ Dance of Frenzy ’skill.]

At the same time, Rye remembers information about the skill he acquired.

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- Dance of frenzy -

Category - Active Skills

Skill Rank - Rare

Cooldown - 30 minutes

Increases Attack and Agility by 50% and half Defense for 10 min.

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Ian was slightly disappointed when he checked his skills.

‘Ugh, this is nothing better than photobombing... ’

It was a buff skill with almost the same capability as the photo-exposion skill, which increased the stat's rise and decrease along with it.

Cooldown has decreased significantly, but it is also vague to say that additional options for critical hits are no longer available, which is better than photobombing.

Ian decides to give the skill one more time.

‘Yes, let's create a proper skill for you to try. ’

If the skills acquired while consuming the potential didn't change much, I felt like I was losing them.

Ian used the skill grant on Lai again.

But….

“Hah... ”

This time, a general grade skill came out.

Ian's hands tremble.

‘I shouldn't have touched you...' ’

But Rye still has 60 more potentials.

I didn't want to have a general grade skill that was so useless.

It's like a psychology that feels better when you've won 900 thousand won gambling for two million won, rather than losing all your million won gambling for one million won.

Ian activated his skill again.

‘Please this time...! ’

Then the system message rang.

[Summoner ‘Lai’ gains‘ Bloodlust ’skill.]

Ian hurriedly checked the skill's information.

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- Bloodlust -

Category - Active Skills

Skill Rank - Hero

Cooldown - 15 minutes

Increases his/her Attack and Agility by 30% for 3 min. All Movements are 40% faster.

While ‘Bloodlust’, all damage dealt to enemies below 30% Health is inflicted 1 additional time, healing 20% of their Max Health each time you kill an enemy.

(However, the bloodthirsty Summoner's attack must be the last valid attack that kills the enemy.))

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Ian could hardly bear to let out a cheer.

That's it! That's 60! ’

Superhero grade skills.

And it was an excellent enough buff skill to fit that grade.

Ian was very satisfied.

‘Rye was a one-time deal to finish off a deadly enemy after a widespread attack... What a skill for Rye. ’

Lai was satisfied and broke Ian's waist.

Grrrrrrrrrrr!

‘This skill should not be touched for a while. ’

Ian sighs of relief and strokes Lai's head.

Then he muttered, staring straight ahead.

“I'd like to try a new skill soon.... ”

But then...

Just in time, you signal that an enemy has appeared at the head of the party.

Pow!

The horn sounds, and all the guards and knights are ready for battle.

Helheim approaches Ian.

“Ian, can you fight? ”

When asked by Helheim, Ian checks on the enemy first.

Thunder... Level 132. About a dozen of them? ’

It was the kind of force I should never have turned back and fled on my own, but with the Imperial Knights, Ian seemed to be able to take care of himself.

Ian replied.

“Yes, Master. It's okay.”

Helheim nods with a slightly alarmed look.

“I'll trust you. But don't overdo it. You could have caught our knights by now. ”

It was a disgraceful thing to say, but for Helheim it was a natural concern, and it was quite right.

Ian replied, accepting.

“I understand.”

Soon the battle began.

Ian ordered the cake table as he always did.

“Fuck me, Abyss. Tie me up as best you can. ”

Drug-

With Ian's order, the breadcrumbs approach the thunderbirds and cast the Abyss Hall.

Quoo-

The Abyss was quite wide in scope, but thunderbirds, high-level monsters that specialized in agility, did not easily enter the realm of the Abyss.

The user also contributes a significantly lower level of agility than the target.

There were only two thunderbirds that could be tied by the Abyss alone.

But it was also quite helpful.

“Lake, Bress! ”

Lake Bress sweeps through the thunderbirds tied to his body, and the Punitive Force guards jump on top of him.

Ian quickly ordered Lai.

“Lai, the hunger for blood! ”

Grrrrrrr!

Even so, Rye's red body began to glow more brightly.

And Rye's body rushed out into the air at a tremendous speed.

Rye is attacked by the guards and rushes toward the thunder that is starting to blink his name.

And the white teeth came out.

Quadruck-!

[The Summoner Rai has inflicted fatal damage on the Thunder Hawk!]]

[HP of 'Thunder Hawk’ reduced by 7250.]

[Due to the 'Bloodlust’ effect, deals an additional 7250 damage.]

Ian was satisfied with the surprisingly accurate use of his skills.

"Nearly 15,000 in a snap. Given Lake's Bress damage is 20,000... I'm satisfied enough. ’

It was difficult to compare with Rye because Lake's Bress was a broad skill and the waiting time for reuse was a long skill.

But it could be some kind of indicator.

And as soon as Rye's attack succeeded, the neck of the thunderbird was pierced in a series of near death spears.

The level of the thunder was high, but the level of the approximation was close to 170, so the remaining life force of the thunder disappeared in a single strike.

Then, looking at the system message, Ian's mouth got stuck in his ear.

[You have defeated Thunder Falcon. You have 10500 XP.]

"Khh, even though it's a distributed EXP, it's more than 10,000. ’

Because of the NPCs, the amount of EXP distributed was less than expected, resulting in more EXP than expected.

This is higher than the EXP you gained hunting alone in the ruins of Ancient Arnoville.

Moreover, the speed of the hunt was clearly even faster than before.

Ian wanted to worship Helheim.

‘Thank you for the bus. ’

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